Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
2003 | 1228388 | Metric tons | NA |
2004 | 1536448 | Metric tons | 25.08% |
2005 | 1500000 | Metric tons | -2.37% |
2006 | 1400000 | Metric tons | -6.67% |
2007 | 1500000 | Metric tons | 7.14% |
2008 | 1500000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |
2009 | 1500000 | Metric tons | 0.00% |